melodramatic

• 形容行为或言语夸张、过度情绪化或戏剧化，常常显得不真诚或刻意博取关注。

Describes behavior or language that is exaggerated, overly emotional, or theatrical, often in a way that seems insincere or attention-seeking.

1. Exaggeratedly emotionalB2informal

   Displaying or characterized by exaggerated, theatrical emotions, often more intense than the situation warrants.

   夸张做作的

   • She gave a melodramatic sigh and collapsed onto the sofa.
   • His melodramatic reaction to the minor scratch was embarrassing.
   • Stop being so melodramatic; it's just a flat tire.

   同义词hammyhistrionicover-the-topoveremotionalsensationalstageytheatrical

   反义词calmmatter-of-factphlegmaticrestrainedstoicsubduedunderstatedunemotional

2. Theatrical or affectedC1formal

   Resembling or characteristic of a stage performance, often in an exaggerated or artificial manner.

   夸张做作的

   • The actor's melodramatic delivery made the scene feel unrealistic.
   • Her melodramatic gestures were more suited to a stage play than a film.
   • The speech was criticized for its melodramatic tone and lack of sincerity.

   同义词affectedartificialhammyhistrionicoverdonestageytheatrical

   反义词calmmoderatenaturalrealisticrestrainedsubduedunaffectedunderstated